A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Employment Solicitor to join an expanding department in an award-winning Durham firm. Our client is a huge player in the local market and has developed an outstanding reputation over the years. The Role You will run your own caseload of both contentious and non-contentious respondent and claimant matters from start to finish with minimal supervision. You will be working on contracts, restructuring, policies and procedures, dismissals, and employee issues. There will also be an opportunity for you to represent clients at tribunals. Key Responsibilities Drafting and reviewing contracts, policies, and employment documentation. Providing day-to-day advice and support to clients. Supporting clients through disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, and tribunal claims. Assisting with the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Working closely with senior lawyers and partners on complex advisory work, undertaking legal research. About You NQ - 3 PQE with demonstrable Employment law experience (or to have taken at least one seat in employment law during a training contract). Commercial awareness with strong communication skills and be able to work in a team. Show initiative and a desire to develop your career in employment law. The ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively. What's in it for you? Competitive Salary Hybrid working options with flexible work-life balance Additional holiday purchase scheme Enhanced family leave pay Perkbox Membership with discounts and offers If you are interested in this Employment Solicitor role in Durham then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.